Welding BSI welding standards cover specifications, procedures and tests for use by welders, quality controllers and manufacturers. The safety, reliability and cost effectiveness of welded products requires the welds to be of adequate quality. Failing to control welding correctly can result, in the worst case scenario, catastrophic failure and loss of life, and at the least, [...]
*TIS 19 - Refurbishment of components used with compressed gases for welding, cutting and related processes. Revision 1: 2015. This updated technical information sheet is now available, setting out the BCGA policy for no longer supporting the refurbishment of components used with compressed gases for welding, cutting and related processes. The document can be downloaded for free.
*TIS 15 - Model risk assessment for the storage and use of gas cylinders for oxy-fuel applications. Revision 1: 2015. This updated technical information sheet is now available and lays out a model risk assessment. Included are a series of tabulated risk assessment sheets which address the main aspects of the storage, transportation and use of oxygen [...]
Gas-Con Ltd launches “Gas Check” gas inspection service. Gas-Con Ltd is focused on the safe use of gases and related equipment. Our Gas Talk courses ensure you are operating the equipment safely but Gas-Con Ltd can ensure your equipment is also safe. Gas Check offers equipment inspections in accordance with the BCGA’s Codes of Practice for [...]
Gas-Con Ltd introduces “Gas Talk” a 2 hour hands on course in the safe use of your gas equipment. Gas Talk’s range of topics covers those using Oxy/Fuel cutting and brazing equipment, cylinder mounted regulators and manifolds for all industrial and laboratory gases. Complacency creeps into our everyday life as we become more comfortable with using [...]
New information setting out industry best practice guidance on the storage of gas in confined spaces has been produced for the drinks dispense industry. National trade body the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has updated its guidance note GN 9, ‘The Application Of The Confined Spaces Regulations To The Drinks Dispense Industry.’ GN9 has been produced [...]
There's a rather nice new gas safety gadget available that is receiving high praise for it's purpose. Who loves cooking, a good old Bar-B-Que, BBQ with gas, most of us do at some point throughout the Summer or when celebrating a garden party. What about monitoring those gas levels? What about how low the gas gets [...]
Gas-Con release - April 2015 Over the past 24 years Gas Safe Consultants have provided high quality professional safety training to a wide range of industrial, speciality, cryogenic and medical gas users. Over that time they have built up a reputation for technical expertise, consultancy skills and innovation. Their associates provide highly interactive workshops in a [...]
Bristol gas tank attacker caught on CCTV Police are hunting a man caught on CCTV trying to carry out an attack on a gas tank in Bristol, which a business owner says could have caused a serious explosion. The attack took place on a pressurized carbon dioxide cylinder at Bristol Pub Gas on an industrial estate [...]
Updated Code of Practice 6 Code of Practice 6 - The safe distribution of acetylene in the pressure range 0 – 1.5 bar – Revision 3: 2015 Gives guidance on the safe distribution of acetylene at pressures between 0-1.5 bar. Both fixed and mobile systems are included, as are the statutory requirements. We wish to advise [...]
